The Twisted Rhabdomeres in Certain Ommatidia of the Honeybee Serve

question 11

Multiple Choice

The twisted rhabdomeres in certain ommatidia of the honeybee serve the function of allowing

• A) the bee to perceive geomagnetic fields.
• B) the bee to detect stimuli in multiple directions at once.
• C) detection of the sun's location.
• D) more accurate discrimination of light polarization.
• E) more accurate color vision.

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Definitions:

Misshapen Cornea

Refers to an abnormal shape of the cornea, which can lead to distorted vision due to its failure to properly focus light onto the retina.

Vision Disorder

A range of conditions that impair the ability to see well, including myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

Cataract

A clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision, mostly common in older people.

Crystalline Lens

A transparent, biconvex structure in the eye that focuses light onto the retina, enabling clear vision.